spar

Meanings

Noun

• any of various nonmetallic minerals (calcite or feldspar) that are light in color and transparent or translucent and cleavable
• a stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support rigging
• making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer

Verb

• furnish with spars
• fight with spurs
  • "the gamecocks were sparring"
• box lightly
• fight verbally
  • "They were sparring all night"

Synonyms

sparring